In 2010 the University of Northwestern Ohio celebrated its 90th anniversary. Founded in 1920, it is a private, not-for-profit institution. The University of Northwestern Ohio is a co-educational institution authorized by the Ohio Board of Regents to grant master’s degrees, baccalaureate degrees, and associate degrees.

Mission Statement

To provide a positive and diverse learning experience which develops students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes, enabling success in their fields and personal growth through lifelong learning.

Vision

More than ever, in today's world a meaningful college education goes beyond studying in one's major field or training for a specific career. General education is a curriculum that supports and complements our institutional goals by providing students the opportunity to achieve a breadth of knowledge, understanding, skills, and values that will help students adapt to change and be informed and productive students, workers, and citizens.

To serve these purposes, students will take courses in the following areas:

• Students should develop interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills as well as recognize non-verbal cues.
• Course areas will include communications.

• Students should develop competencies with writing and reading, to express their own thoughts and to comprehend the writing of others.
• Course areas will include English.

• Students should develop knowledge of science and its applications to make observations, draw conclusions, and evaluate scientific information.
• Course areas will include a science course and a laboratory course.

• Students should understand human behavior on the individual and group level and methods of inquiry used within these fields.
• Course areas will include psychology and sociology.

• Students should recognize the value of human experience and thought as shown through art, philosophy, history, politics, and popular culture.
• Course areas will include literature, philosophy, history, political science, and popular culture.

• Students should engage in abstract and quantitative ways of thinking and problem solving, using mathematical operations and logic.
• Courses will be determined by program.

• Students should develop an awareness, understanding, and respect for a variety of cultures and how they differ from one's own, to better live and work in an increasingly interconnected world.
• Students will be introduced to various learning techniques and methods to enhance their educational experiences and contribute to success in college and beyond.
• Courses will include cultural diversity and other areas of enrichment.

Students will achieve different levels of Institutional Goals depending on their degree level.